Finding the Third Proportional to 365,040 and 848,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,040 and 848,088 is: 1,970,340.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,040 : 848,088 = 848,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,040/848,088 = 848,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,040x = 848,088 × 848,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,040x = 719,253,255,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,253,255,744/365,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,970,340.94
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